1991 Dodge Caravan engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 43 complaints for the 1991 Dodge Caravan, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 6% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
While traveling driver noticed smoke coming from engine. Upon visual inspection engine was engulfed in flames. Insurence company totaled vehicle.
1991 dodge caravan 3.3 liter engine. Problems caused by oil pan clearance to the ground cause possible damage to the oil pan in a bottom out situation if the damage goes unnoticed it could lead to a possible fire situation due to oil deposits on the lower side of the van . Possible solution to this problem would be a more compact oil pan that is farther from the ground .there noted problems with this model caravan insufficient back up lights cause problems backing up the vehicle in the evening hours in low light…
Other problems reported for the 1991 Dodge Caravan
- Brakes 247 complaints
- Seat belts 94 complaints
- Body & structure 87 complaints
- Transmission 49 complaints
- Latches & locks 39 complaints
- Steering 39 complaints
- Fuel system 28 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints